Project Management
Undergraduate Certificate
Grand Rapids • Face to face, Online • 12 Credits
Project management is the process of planning, organizing, and overseeing tasks and resources to achieve specific goals within a defined timeframe.
Overview
Grand Valley's Project Management certificate integrates industry-proven project management practices with Agile principles, preparing students to effectively initiate, plan, execute, control, and close real-world projects. This program is available in face-to-face and accelerated online formats, offering flexibility for both degree and non-degree-seeking students of all ages.
The coursework covers project planning, Agile project management, team building, and applied business solutions. These topics equip students with analytical, interpersonal, and information processing skills necessary for successful project management.
This certificate develops professional skills that employers seek, such as management, communications, team building, and project planning. This certificate can be completed in one year or less, enhancing one's resume with recognized credentials and contributing to the economic growth of West Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
Admission Information
For new students, visit the Admissions website for undergraduate requirements. Upon acceptance and for current students:
- Declare your certificate via myBanner (Login to Banner Self-Service, click on Student, Student Records, Add a Certificate or Badge to your Program, Select the appropriate certificate from the drop down list, and click Submit)
- Speak with the appropriate certificate coordinator to ensure criteria are being met (you will be able to track your progress toward the certificate in myPath as well!)
- Once you are done with the requirements, apply to receive the certificate via myBanner.
- Once the completion of your certificate has been verified, the certificate will be posted to your student record and will be viewable on your transcript.
Seidman College of Business, Department of Management
Jaideep Motwani, Department Chair
3075 L. William
Seidman Center
[email protected]
(616) 331-2060
Admissions and Recruitment Office
Career Opportunities
Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer.
Top skills
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 57,468.31 | 10% |
| $ 74,044.70 | 25% |
| $ 95,802.64 | 50% |
| $126,086.92 | 75% |
| $140,677.82 | 90% |
Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. Serve as liaison between business and technical aspects of projects. Plan project stages and assess business implications for each stage. Monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
Top skills- Critical Thinking
- Coordination
- Reading Comprehension
- Active Listening
- Writing
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 48,847.49 | 10% |
| $ 64,895.22 | 25% |
| $ 93,489.60 | 50% |
| $123,191.40 | 75% |
| $146,616.36 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate marketing policies and programs, such as determining the demand for products and services offered by a firm and its competitors, and identify potential customers. Develop pricing strategies with the goal of maximizing the firm's profits or share of the market while ensuring the firm's customers are satisfied. Oversee product development or monitor trends that indicate the need for new products and services.
Top skills- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Learning
- Speaking
- Active Listening
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 65,063.36 | 10% |
| $ 94,588.20 | 25% |
| $126,025.96 | 50% |
| $162,963.02 | 75% |
| $211,764.68 | 90% |
Plan, direct, or coordinate advertising policies and programs or produce collateral materials, such as posters, contests, coupons, or giveaways, to create extra interest in the purchase of a product or service for a department, an entire organization, or on an account basis.
Top skills- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Social Perceptiveness
- Reading Comprehension
Earnings statistics
| Annual Earnings | Percentile |
|---|---|
| $ 52,490.14 | 10% |
| $ 67,413.37 | 25% |
| $ 92,883.00 | 50% |
| $123,231.14 | 75% |
| $171,133.39 | 90% |
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Online Accelerated Option for Adult Students
If you are a working professional or adult student, Grand Valley offers an online, accelerated project management certificate that can be taken by itself, or as part of the online accelerated integrated studies degree.
Scholarships
Grand Valley State University offers a wide variety of merit-based
scholarships. For information on all of the scholarships that are
available to students, please visit Scholarships at GVSU.
Grand Valley offers myScholarships
(a scholarship matching tool) to help admitted students match
with GVSU scholarships, as well as external scholarship opportunities.
myScholarships will prompt you to answer questions to help match you
to scholarships for which you might qualify.
Career Advising
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